Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (Form: 8-K)  

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

     
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):   May 25, 2006

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 1-13461 76-0506313
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
(Commission 		______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
950 Echo Lane, Suite 100, Houston, Texas   77024
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   713-647-5700

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On May 25, 2006, Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a Delaware corporation, announced that at its annual stockholders meeting held today, two directors were re-elected to serve another three-year term. The Company also announced the appointment of Kim Craig as treasurer. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.





Item 8.01 Other Events.

On May 25, 2006, Group 1 Automotive, Inc. also announced that is board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.14 per share for the first quarter of 2006. The dividend will be paid on June 15, 2006, to stockholders of record on June 5, 2006. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc., dated as of May 25, 2006.

99.2 Press Release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc., dated as of May 25, 2006.





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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

         
    Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
          
May 26, 2006   By:   John C. Rickel
       
        Name: John C. Rickel
        Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1
  Press Release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc., dated as of May 25, 2006.
99.2
  Press Release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc., dated as of May 25, 2006.